Global FDI increased by 11 % to $1.46 trillion (1 trillion = 1000 billion) in 2013, with the major share going to developing countries, says the report, which also projects the at $1.6 trillion in 2014. FDI inflows into developing economies reached $ 759 billion, accounting for 52 %, during the year.

The BRICS — Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa — maintained their good performance in attracting FDI. Their current share of global FDI inflows at 22 % is twice that of their pre-crisis level.